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If you are looking for popular appetizer to serve at holiday gatherings, but not looking to spend a bunch of money, creating your own cheese ball is a great option. To learn more about making this party favorite at home, read on to learn how to make a cheese ball.
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Introduction
While traditional cheese balls contain a variety of cheeses, including cheddar cheese and cream cheese, the recipe can be adapted to include spices like cayenne pepper or meats like salmon, chipped beef or bacon to suit your particular tastes. This guide will show the ingredients and preparation method for a basic cheese ball, but feel free to add your own favorite ingredients to make the dish your own. -
Football Cheese Ball Recipe
As this Food City TV chef shows in this instructional video, a cheese ball is a great appetizer for gatherings that include watching football. She uses cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Worcestershire sauce, green onions and taco seasoning for the ball, then forms the mixture into a football. To top the dish, she uses thin slices of American cheese to resemble the laces on the football.
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Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients
- 2 8-oz. packages of cream cheese, softened
- 2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 packet of dried ranch dressing mix
- 1 cup chopped nuts, pecans or almonds work best
Step 2: Prepare a Cheese Ball
- Mix the cream cheese, cheddar cheese and ranch dressing packet in a large bowl until well combined.
- Using your hands, grab the cheese mixture from the bowl and shape it into a ball.
- Roll the ball in the chopped nuts until well covered.
- Wrap the ball in plastic wrap or tin foil and refrigerate for two or three hours.
- Serve with crackers or vegetables and enjoy!
